Ryo Arita (有田 稜, Arita Ryo, born 28 August 1999) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Renofa Yamaguchi, on loan from J2 League club Montedio Yamagata.[1][2]

Ryo Arita
有田 稜
Personal information
Date of birth (1999-08-28) 28 August 1999 (age 25)
Place of birth Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
Renofa Yamaguchi (on loan from Montedio Yamagata)
Youth career
Tobata FC
FC.Neo
2015–2017 Kokura Kogyo High School
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2022 Kokushikan University
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022–2023 Iwaki FC 70 (20)
2024– Montedio Yamagata 10 (1)
2024 Kagoshima United (loan) 14 (11)
2025– Renofa Yamaguchi (loan) 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23 December 2024, 10:00 (UTC)

Youth career

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Arita played for his high school between 2015 and 2017, before going on to play for Kokushikan University.[3] In his second year, he was registered as a member of their squad to compete in Kanto Division 2[4] and made his first appearance as a substitute in a 3–1 win over Kanto Gakuin University.[5] In his third year, Arita appeared four times for Kokushikan and he scored his first goal for the team in a 3–3 draw with Komazawa University, after only coming on as a substitute in the 85th minute.[6] In his fourth and final year, Arita played a much bigger role for the university and scored 10 goals in 16 games in Kanto Division 1.[7] This included a hattrick in a 2–3 victory over Hosei University.[8] He also made his first appearances in the Japan Inter College Tournament, playing three games before being knocked out at the quarter-final stage.[9]

Club career

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In December 2021, it was announced that Arita would be signing for newly promoted J3 League team Iwaki FC for the 2022 season.[10] He scored a last-minute winner on his debut in the third league game of the season – a 2–1 victory over Ehime FC.[11][12] Arita continued to be used as a substitute throughout the first half of the season and had to wait until June for his first start. In spite of his limited game time, he managed to score 4 goals before the end of July. By August, he had forced his way into the starting line-up. Following three goals and an assist in four games helping Iwaki to an unbeaten month, Arita was awarded the J3 Monthly MVP award for August.[13][14]

At the end of the 2022 season, Arita had helped Iwaki gain promotion to the J2 League for the first time in their history contributing with 17 goals in 31 matches. He finished the season as top scorer in the J3 League, with 9 goals coming in his last 8 games of the season. For his efforts, he was awarded the inaugural J3 MVP award for the 2022 season, inducted into the 2022 J3 Best XI and picked up his second Monthly MVP award for October/November.[15][16][17] On 12 December 2022, Arita renewed his contract with the club for the upcoming 2023 season.[18]

Following an excellent first season with Iwaki, Arita continued to be a major part of the squad in his second season and his first in the J2 League. He made 40 appearances across all competitions and scored three goals.[citation needed]

In December 2023, it was announced that Arita would be transferring to Montedio Yamagata.[19]

On 17 July 2024, Arita announcement official transfer to J2 club, Kagoshima United on loan until end of the season.[20]

On 19 December 2024, Arita announcement official transfer to J2 club, Renofa Yamaguchi on loan from 2025 season.[21]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of the start from 2025 season.[22]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup League cup Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Japan League Emperor's Cup J. League Cup Total
Iwaki FC 2022 J3 League 31 17 31 17
2023 J2 League 39 3 1 0 40 3
Montedio Yamagata 2024 10 1 10 1
Kagoshima United (loan) 14 11 14 11
Renofa Yamaguchi (loan) 2025 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career total 94 32 1 0 0 0 95 32

Honours

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Club

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Iwaki FC

Individual

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References

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  1. ^ "有田 稜:いわきFC:Jリーグ.jp". Jリーグ.jp(日本プロサッカーリーグ) (in Japanese). Retrieved 20 March 2023.
  2. ^ "いわきFC OfficialSite". いわきFC OfficialSite (in Japanese). Retrieved 27 September 2022.
  3. ^ "国士舘大新入部員に年代別代表や注目選手の名。CB谷口、CB青山、CB嶋中らが加入へ". ゲキサカ (in Japanese). 14 March 2018. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
  4. ^ "[関東2部]国士舘大登録メンバー/19前期". ゲキサカ (in Japanese). 7 April 2019. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
  5. ^ "Soccer D.B. : 2019 JUFA Kanto League 2 19/09/29 Kokushikan University - Kanto Gakuin University Results,Players". Soccer D.B. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
  6. ^ "Soccer D.B. : 2020 JUFA Kanto League 1 20/07/26 Komazawa University - Kokushikan University Results,Players". Soccer D.B. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
  7. ^ "Soccer D.B. : 2021 Ryo Arita Result by Season". Soccer D.B. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
  8. ^ "Soccer D.B. : 2021 JUFA Kanto League 1 21/10/02 Hosei University - Kokushikan University Results,Players". Soccer D.B. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
  9. ^ "Soccer D.B. : 2021 Japan Inter College Tournament Game Result". Soccer D.B. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
  10. ^ "いわきFC 新加入選手内定のお知らせ〜国士舘大学 FW 有田稜 選手〜" (Press release). いわきFC. 6 December 2021. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
  11. ^ "いわきFC、95分に「軍配」 愛媛FCに2-1、有田が決勝弾". 福島民友新聞社 (in Japanese). 28 March 2022. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
  12. ^ "Ehime vs. Iwaki - 27 March 2022 - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
  13. ^ "Akihiro Ienaga named KONAMI Monthly MVP for August after leading Frontale title chase | News". J.LEAGUE. 14 September 2022. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
  14. ^ "J3受賞者 いわきFC FW11 有田 稜:明治安田生命Jリーグ KONAMI月間MVP:明治安田生命Jリーグ 月間表彰:Jリーグ.jp". Jリーグ.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved 28 September 2022.
  15. ^ a b "最優秀選手賞(MVP)は有田 稜選手が受賞!得点王とのW受賞に!!~優勝クラブのいわきFCからは5名がベストイレブン(J3)に選出~【J3リーグアウォーズ】:Jリーグ.jp". Jリーグ.jp(日本プロサッカーリーグ) (in Japanese). Retrieved 21 November 2022.
  16. ^ "10・11月度「2022明治安田生命Jリーグ KONAMI月間MVP」決定 明治安田J3:有田 稜選手(いわきFC)". 公益社団法人 日本プロサッカーリーグ(Jリーグ) (in Japanese). Retrieved 21 November 2022.
  17. ^ "MEIJI YASUDA J3 LEAGUE | 2022 Stats". J.LEAGUE. Retrieved 21 November 2022.
  18. ^ "有田稜選手 契約更新のお知らせ" (Press release). いわきFC. 12 December 2022. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
  19. ^ "Announcement of complete transfer of Ryo Arita to Montedio Yamagata". いわきFC OfficialSite (in Japanese). 15 December 2023. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
  20. ^ "有田 稜 選手 モンテディオ山形より期限付き移籍加入のお知らせ" (Press release). 鹿児島ユナイテッドFC. 17 July 2024. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  21. ^ "有田 稜 選手 モンテディオ山形より期限付き移籍加入のお知らせ" (Press release). レノファ山口FC. 19 December 2024. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
  22. ^ "Soccer D.B. : 2024 Ryo Arita Result by Season". Soccer D.B. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
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